National Programmes Manager

Organisation: Planet Earth Games Trust
Salary: 28000 plus commission
Location: UK/Remote
Contract type: Fixed Term (Full time)
Closing date: 21 October 2026
Interview date: 26 October 2026
Job Description: About Planet Earth Games Trust

Planet Earth Games Trust is an award-winning charity founded in 2021. Its mission is:

“To inspire people to make behavioural changes which benefit their own wellbeing and the natural environment.”

It is grounded in three core beliefs:

• The symbiotic relationship between human health & environmental health – if people are better connected with the natural environment, they are more motivated to preserve the environment AND reap all the wellbeing benefits from being in and around nature.
• Sustainability is fun – it is enjoyable both in discovering and maintaining new eco-friendly habits
• Everybody can play a part - we encourage change, we don’t berate people, we are inclusive and accessible and welcome everyone to make a positive difference

Since launching, Planet Earth Games has delivered events and experiences in corporate, education and community settings that have delivered immediate, short-term and legacy outcomes around sustainability and wellbeing through sport and physical activity.

Successes include:
• A national partnership with Association of Colleges, delivering an annual UK wide competition with the Further Education sector engaging over 50,000 young people
• Host of the UK’s biggest national plogging programme
• Training the UK School Games network in sustainable sport, leading to winning the 2022 British Sustainable Sport Award

What We Are Looking For
We are looking for an enthusiastic, proactive and organised individual who enjoys bringing people together, developing partnerships and creating opportunities for communities and young people to take positive action for the environment through physical activity.

The successful candidate will be comfortable coordinating national projects, supporting volunteers, engaging stakeholders, delivering presentations and helping to develop new programmes and income opportunities that enable Planet Earth Games Trust to grow its impact.

This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in shaping the future of Planet Earth Games, inspiring thousands of people across the UK to take positive action for the environment while helping build a financially sustainable charity with national reach.

Contract Duration
This post is offered on a 12-month fixed-term contract, with the intention to extend or become permanent subject to funding, programme growth and performance.

Planet Earth Games Trust is committed to building a financially sustainable organisation through a combination of grant funding, commercial income and strategic partnerships.

The successful candidate will play an important role in this growth by helping to develop new programmes, secure sponsorship and generate earned income that supports the charity's long-term ambitions.

Key Responsibilities
1. Community Plogging Programme
Lead the coordination and delivery of the national Community Plogging Programme by:
• Coordinating the distribution of plogging equipment packs to community groups wishing to establish local plogging activities.
• Supporting the creation and development of community-led plogging groups across the UK.
• Planning and coordinating an annual National Plogging Week campaign with partners and stakeholders.
• Building and maintaining a national network of volunteer Plogging Leaders.
• Coordinating training opportunities for Plogging Leaders, including:
o England Athletics Leadership in Running Fitness (LiRF)
o Carbon Literacy for Sport
• Working with communications partners to deliver social media and marketing campaigns that raise awareness and participation.
• Collecting participation data, case studies and impact information to support programme evaluation and reporting.

2. Colleges Plogging Programme
Coordinate the delivery of a UK-wide youth-led plogging network in partnership with the Association of Colleges and other partners by:
• Supporting colleges to establish regular student-led plogging sessions.
• Coordinating Plogging Leader training, including:
o England Athletics Leadership in Running Fitness (LiRF)
o Carbon Literacy for Sport
• Supporting local programme coordinators within colleges to organise regular activities.
• Managing contributions towards equipment, insurance and programme resources.
• Building relationships with colleges, students and partner organisations to increase participation and sustainability.
• Sharing good practice and facilitating networking opportunities across participating colleges.

3. Education Programme
Coordinate the delivery and development of Planet Earth Games competitions across the education sector by:
• Promoting participation amongst Further Education Colleges and Primary Schools through:
o Prospect marketing
o Webinars
o Digital marketing campaigns
o Partnership engagement
• Coordinating annual competitions, including:
o Developing challenges and competition rules
o Processing entries
o Managing competition administration and scoring
o Supporting the Organising Committee
o Coordinating judging and recognition of winners
o Organising prizes and awards
• Identifying opportunities to expand existing Education programmes in existing sectors (Further Education) and into new sectors (Primary, Secondary and Higher Education) with a strong emphasis on sales to generate income

4. Programme Development & Commercial Partnerships
Support the growth and sustainability of Planet Earth Games Trust by:
• Developing new Planet Earth Games programmes for community, education, sport and corporate sectors.
• Identifying opportunities to increase participation and programme reach.
• Building relationships with National Governing Bodies of Sport, Active Partnerships, educational organisations and businesses.
• Supporting the sale of Planet Earth Games competitions and sustainability programmes to education, corporate and sports sector organisations.
• Developing sponsorship and partnership opportunities that support programme delivery.
• Assisting with funding applications and identifying new grant and commercial income opportunities.

5. Partnership & Stakeholder Management
• Build strong relationships with delivery partners, governing bodies, educational institutions, charities and community organisations.
• Support collaborative working across multiple stakeholders to ensure successful programme delivery.
• Represent Planet Earth Games Trust at meetings, events and conferences.
• Develop new partnerships that increase programme reach and impact.

6. Communications & Engagement
• Support the development and delivery of communications campaigns promoting participation and environmental action.
• Produce engaging content for social media, newsletters and partner communications.
• Showcase programme impact through participant stories, photography, video and case studies.
• Support national awareness campaigns for Planet Earth Games initiatives.

7. Programme Administration & Monitoring
• Maintain accurate programme records and participant databases.
• Coordinate programme timelines and reporting requirements.
• Monitor budgets relating to equipment distribution and programme delivery.
• Support funding reports by collecting evidence and impact data.
• Ensure activities are delivered safely and in accordance with safeguarding, insurance and health and safety requirements.

8. Governance & Reporting
• Prepare programme updates and impact reports for the Chair and Board of Trustees.
• Attend regular Board meetings and present progress against agreed objectives and key performance indicators.
• Support the development of annual programme plans and funding reports.
• Ensure programmes are delivered in line with charity objectives and funder requirements.
Person Specification
Essential
• Experience coordinating projects or programmes involving multiple stakeholders.
• Excellent organisational and project management skills.
• Strong communication and relationship-building abilities.
• Skills and experience in sales and meeting revenue targets
• Experience working with volunteers, community groups, educational organisations or partner networks.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently.
• Strong administrative skills and attention to detail.
• Good digital skills, including Microsoft Office and online collaboration platforms.
• Experience of developing partnerships or supporting fundraising, sponsorship or commercial activity.
• Passion for environmental sustainability, physical activity and community development.
Desirable
• Experience delivering sport, environmental or volunteering programmes.
• Experience working within the charity sector.
• Experience of partnership development within education, sport or corporate sectors.
• Knowledge of social media marketing and communications campaigns.
• Experience managing budgets and grant-funded projects.
• Understanding of Carbon Literacy and sustainability education.
• Knowledge of England Athletics programmes or community running initiatives.
• Experience supporting sponsorship, business development or income generation.
How to apply: Email a cover letter and your CV outlining your suitability for the role to info@planetearthgames.org by 12:00 on Wednesday 21 October.

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National Programmes Manager